Sacrifice of Angels Commentary.

What appeared to be the culmination of The Dominion War proved to simply be one of several turning points in the conflict. “Sacrifice of Angels,” the culmination of a six-part arc, is about as exciting as they come. But beyond these fun superficial elements is a story a love, betrayal, and loss.

In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing take you through the episode with a commentary track that examines the heart of an evil man, the death of an innocent angel, and whether or not Sisko hit the reset button by seeking the help of the Prophets.

DS9 25th Anniversary. We look back at the series we love in a casual chat about why it has come to be our favorite Star Trek, how it opened up the full world of Gene’s vision, and why it has stood the test of time.

Feedback Show. In this special show we share our thoughts on your thoughts and questions about past episodes, including Worf’s ship design knowledge, the value of Vic Fontaine, and the origins of Sisko.

Worf’s Journey to DS9, Part 1: TNG and Generations. We begin a new four-part series focused on Worf’s journey from TNG to DS9. Connecting the dots that were never meant to be connected, we find moments that were key to preparing Worf for his assignment to DS9.

The Ship. As we reach our 100th episode, we mark the occasion with a quiet moment from DS9—one that put our characters under pressure, tested their resolve, and highlighted the rift between the Federation and the Dominion.

Emissary, Part 2 of 2. We conclude our look at the DS9 pilot by discussing the events inside the wormhole, moving the Station, the nature of Orbs, the Prophets retroactively tampering with the timeline, and much more.

Emissary, Part 1 of 2. When Deep Space Nine premiered, the idea of a show set on a space station didn’t sit well with all fans, but this was hardly the show’s most unique element. We break down the DS9 pilot.

Feedback Show. In this special show we share our thoughts on your thoughts and questions about past episodes, including the origins of our theme music, a new take on Sisko’s penance, the most important DS9 episode, and the DS9 novels.

The Dominion Invasion, Part 7 of 7: Sacrifice of Angels. Odo wakes, Quark bakes, Ziyal betrays Dukat … and he falls apart, and Sisko takes control. Oh, and there’s a spaceship battle! All as we conclude the Season Six opening arc.

The Dominion Invasion, Part 6 of 7: Favor the Bold. Sisko quits his desk job, Quark helps his brother, Odo shacks up with the Female Changeling, and Kira takes down Darmar—literally—as we tackle the penultimate episode episode of the arc.

The Circle Trilogy, Part 3 of 3: The Siege. We discuss the character interactions and humor set against a coup d’état (it’s French), along with the resolution of Li Nalas’s arc and how the story ultimately supports the Federation’s mission.

In this special show we share our thoughts on your thoughts and questions about past episodes, including fan ratings of DS9 episodes, a new appreciation for The Circle Trilogy, cherry-picking Orbs, and Dr. Bashir as an instant superman.